Is Dental X-ray necessary and safe?
Dental X-rays produce a low level of radiation and are considered safe. We are all exposed to natural radiation in daily lives. We always use the lead apron , the thyroid shield and ultra fast film which further reduce the amount of radiation. Dental X-rays are taken to diagnose problems that are not visible by eye, such as small cavities in between the teeth, bone loss and abnormality in jaw, etc. Without the aid of X-ray, these problems can progress undetected.
